
Biden's pick as top US commander could be delayed by senator's blockade
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A Republican senator's hold on military nominations will apply to Democratic President Joe Biden's
2023-05-26 05:48

Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after Republican investigation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing a historic impeachment vote after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption accusations
2023-05-26 05:47

'Peril to our democracy': Chilling lines from the judge who sentenced the Oath Keepers' leader
Judge Amit Mehta on Thursday handed down an 18-year prison sentence for the leader of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election that ended with the violent attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
2023-05-26 05:26

Washington Post: Trump employees moved boxes day before DOJ went to Mar-a-Lago
Two employees of Donald Trump moved boxes of papers at Mar-a-Lago a day before the Justice Department visited the former president's residence to collect classified documents , The Washington Post reported Thursday.
2023-05-26 05:15

It took 54 years, but this man just got his bachelor's degree
Arthur Ross first enrolled at the University of British Columbia in 1969. He just graduated.
2023-05-26 04:59

Putin reports progress in talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, saying only technical issues remain
Russian President Vladimir Putin says “strictly technical” issues remain in resolving one of the main disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, neighbors that fought a war over a contested territory
2023-05-26 04:54

US debt crisis: Biden vows 'no default'
President Joe Biden declared Thursday the United States would avoid a disastrous credit default even as lawmakers went on a 10-day break without a deal on raising the nation's borrowing...
2023-05-26 04:51

Target on the defensive after removing some products aimed at LGBTQ+
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
2023-05-26 04:49

US warns Wagner Group seeking arms, slaps sanctions on group's head in Mali
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON The U.S. on Thursday said Russian mercenary force Wagner Group may be working through
2023-05-26 04:47

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.
2023-05-26 04:46

Hezbollah chief calls on Lebanon's central bank governor to resign amid mounting legal troubles
The chief of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group is calling on the country's central bank governor to resign amid mounting legal troubles
2023-05-26 04:21

Yen Weakens Past 140 Per Dollar as Traders See Another Fed Hike
The yen weakened beyond 140 per dollar for the first time since November as traders moved to price
2023-05-26 04:20